Initially there was talk that Kendrys Morales would be limited to designated hitter duties early on as he recovers from last season’s broken leg, but now Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Timeswrites that “it appears more and more likely Morales won’t be ready for the opener” at all.

If he does play in Game 1 it’ll be at DH, but DiGiovanna reports that he’s still running at less than 100 percent and hasn’t been cleared for game action.

We’re going to know in a couple of days whether he’s game ready. Everything is contingent on how he comes out of these workouts. Hopefully, he’ll be comfortable enough to get some at-bats in a game soon. But he’ll be ready when he’s ready. We can’t rush this. We’re seeing good signs but not enough to make a determination today.

Morales beginning the season on the disabled list would all but guarantee spring training standout Mark Trumbo an Opening Day roster spot and might also mean Brandon Wood makes the team.

Blash, 28, was acquired by the Yankees from the Padres back in December in the Chase Headley trade. In trading Blash to the Angels, the Yankees were able to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for Brandon Drury, the infielder they acquired as part of a three-team trade with the Diamondbacks and Rays on Tuesday.

Over parts of two seasons in the majors, Blash has hit an underwhelming .200/.323/.336 in 279 plate appearances. He will try to play his way into a bench role for the Angels this spring.